We polled of Human Resources Professionals to find their best new norm hiring solutions. We asked HR what has worked to make you successful and effective as you interview and hire during the Covid-19 pandemic? So here it is… 8 simple tools and ideas that you can easily implement today. Since this is our new… Read More »
Finding work during the Pandemic is possible! The Pandemic has greatly impacted the economy VERY quickly! You may have been impacted or expect to be laid off any day now. First…take a deep breath and repeat “this too shall pass”….and it will. First, if you are eligible you should file for Texas unemployment at https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits.… Read More »
1. Be Engaged When You Get Face Time One of the easiest ways to impress your boss and coworkers is to be extra engaged when you do get a chance to interact with them—namely, on the phone or video meetings. Dress up, even if it is only from the waist up! Also, try to “arrive”… Read More »
Our community needs our help now, more than ever. This week Agency 8 donated to the Clear Lake Food Pantry to help feed 130 families. Here is some feedback on our efforts: “The Clear Lake Food Pantry is a faith-based 501 c3 Nonprofit Organization. Short testimony below! Through this period of clouded doubt and worry,… Read More »
8 Tips to improve employee engagement Why do we care about employee engagement? Well, because happiness matters, relationships matter, hiring costs matter and a team striving towards success together make your company matter. Many companies have a workforce that is working remotely and these changes can greatly impact your team bond. Building a great team… Read More »
3 Easy Ways to Speed Up the Hiring Process Is your hiring process dragging out? Are you losing applicants along the way? Time to take action. This is a hot job market and speed matters. When jobs take a long time to fill, productivity decreases, and your remaining employees might also feel overworked. So, speeding… Read More »
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020 and will go into effect no later than April 2, 2020, and will be effective through December 31, 2020. Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act Mandates no cost-sharing or no prior authorization required for… Read More »
10 easy steps to creating your LinkedIn profile (from a Recruiters POV) Take it in bite-sized steps and follow steps 1-10 over the next month to get to 100% completion on LinkedIn, Get a professional-looking picture; preferably where you are in a suit, at a wedding or in some type of collar. Smile! Make sure… Read More »
Virtual Hiring Best Practices for Video Interviews The workforce is going remote amidst the coronavirus pandemic. But, you still have to fill that urgent opening in Accounting or Manufacturing right? Therefore, you need some savvy technology solutions to interview, hire, onboard and train. Here are some best practices being implemented asap by Human Resources and… Read More »
Coronavirus-Guidance on Business Operations Recommended strategies for employers to use now: Actively encourage sick employees to stay home: Employees who have symptoms of acute respiratory illness are recommended to stay home and not come to work until they are free of fever (100.4° F [38.0° C] or greater. Employees should notify their supervisor and stay… Read More »